Best Pull Apart Pizza Sliders
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If you’re craving gooey cheese, savory slices of pepperoni, and buttery soft slider buns, this cheesy pepperoni pizza sliders recipe will be a hit. It’s quick to prepare, baked on a single sheet, and packed with the good stuff that makes pizza night feel special.
Perfect for game day, holiday parties, or an easy weeknight dinner, these easy sliders are a fun twist on traditional pizza.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with Hawaiian rolls that bake into soft, golden buns.
- Layers of melty mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, and Parmesan cheese create the ultimate gooey bite.
- Brushed with a garlic butter topping seasoned with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Easy to adapt with favorite pizza toppings like bell peppers, black olives, or Italian sausage.
- A family favorite that works for a main dish, delicious appetizer, or a quick bite at your next party.
- Leftovers reheat well the next day in the air fryer or toaster oven without turning into soggy sliders.
Ingredients for pizza sliders
- Hawaiian rolls
- Shredded mozzarella
- Pizza sauce
- Pepperoni slices
- Melted butter
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic salt
- Chopped parsley, optional for garnish
How to make pizza sliders
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick spray. Slice the Hawaiian rolls and place the bottom half of the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella evenly over the bottom layer.
- Spoon the pizza sauce over the cheese and spread it evenly.
- Layer the sliced pepperoni on top of the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the pepperoni.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on to complete the sliders. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, grated Parmesan, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm with an additional side of pizza sauce.
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Tips for the Best Results
- Keep the package of rolls intact when slicing to create even layers and less mess.
- Use parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray on your baking sheet or baking dish for easy cleanup.
- Brush the melted butter mixture across the top of the rolls generously to get golden brown tops packed with flavor.
- Tent aluminum foil over the baking dish if the top of the buns are browning too quickly before the cheese is melted.
- Slice into individual sliders while warm, so the gooey mozzarella stretches beautifully.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cheese sliders: Swap in fresh mozzarella slices of cheese, or other kinds of cheese for a different flavor.
- Protein swap: Replace pepperoni with cooked Italian sausage, shredded chicken, or crumbled bacon.
Veggie mix-ins: Layer on red onions, green peppers, or black olives for more of a supreme pizza vibe. - Sauce options: Use marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or a garlic butter drizzle instead of classic pizza sauce.
- Bread base: Switch Hawaiian sweet rolls for dinner rolls, french bread pizza style, or soft slider buns.
FAQs About Cheesy Pizza Sliders
Spread the sauce evenly in a thin layer and keep an eye on the bake time. Using parchment paper helps avoid extra steam.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
The air fryer or toaster oven is the best way to bring back that melty cheese and crispy top of the rolls. Heat at 350°F until warmed through.
Assemble in your baking dish, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and refrigerate. Bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes if cold.
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Equipment
- baking pan
Ingredients
- 12- count Hawaiian rolls
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella divided
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- 6 oz pepperoni slices
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Chopped parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it
- with nonstick spray.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the entire sheet of rolls intact.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella evenly over the bottom layer.
- Spoon the pizza sauce over the cheese and spread it evenly.
- Layer the sliced pepperoni on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the pepperoni.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on to complete the sliders.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, grated Parmesan, garlic salt, and Italian
- seasoning.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm with an additional side of pizza sauce.
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